Review of Hesher (2010) by Mary B — 17 Feb 2013
Going into this movie I had no idea what to really expect. Turns out, in the spirit of American Beauty, Little Miss Sunshine, & Igby Goes Down, it's one of the best movies of the year! Joseph Godon-Leavitt in the title role, plays Hesher to a tee.
He's every American citizen's worst nightmare, yet at the core of him, he's likeable, even lovable. After he takes up residence, uninvited, in a grieving family's home, things go haywire.
Without ruining the plot, lives are changed & most surprising things occur. The cast is wonderful. Rainn Wilson has never been better & it's a JOY to see Piper Laurie (infamously "Carrie's Mom" in 1976) back on-screen.
It's also great to see Natalie Portman play a role against typecast, brave indeed for a recent Oscar-winner. The end is undeniably touching and the movie as a whole is highly recommended!
This review of Hesher (2010) was written by Mary B on 17 Feb 2013.
Hesher has generally received positive reviews.
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